1947 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Sedan

This 1947 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special is a beautifully preserved example of one of Cadillac's most prestigious postwar automobiles. Riding on the exclusive 133-inch Sixty Special wheelbase and powered by Cadillac's 346-cubic-inch L-head V8 paired with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, it combines substantial road presence with the refinement for which the Fleetwood name became known. Finished in an attractive two-tone combination of Pinehurst Green Metallic over Camden Green Metallic, the car presents exceptionally well and is accented by bright chrome and stainless trim, distinctive 1947 Cadillac "Sombrero" wheel covers, rear-fender stone shields and the elegant proportions unique to the Sixty Special. Cadillac produced just 8,500 Sixty Specials for 1947, the final year of this celebrated body style before the dramatically redesigned 1948 models arrived. consignor reports it maintains its original engine and transmission. The Cadillac received a partial restoration in 2007 and continues to show exceptionally well nearly two decades later. Of particular note is the remarkably preserved interior, which is reported to retain its original Green Bedford Broadcloth upholstery, carpeting and headliner, along with its wood-grained trim, original-style instruments, radio, clock and extensive Fleetwood passenger appointments. The odometer shows approximately 64,100 miles, and the car has been under its current owner's care for approximately nine years. Additional features include new tires, a battery disconnect and an auxiliary electric fuel pump used to prime the carburetor for easier starting. Recognized by the Classic Car Club of America as a Full Classic, this impressive Sixty Special combines rarity, authenticity, preservation and elegant Cadillac styling in a highly desirable collector automobile.